Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Paperback. Hans Staden's sixteenth-century account of shipwreck and captivity by the Tupinamba Indians of Brazil was an early modern bestseller. This title presents a retelling of the German sailor's eyewitness account, showing both why it was so popular at the time and why it remains an important tool for understanding the opening of the Atlantic world. Num Pages: 216 pages, 35, 31 black & white halftones, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 3JB; BGH; HBLH; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 151 x 14. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421403465
- ISBN
- 9781421403465
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.89
€ 37.89
Hardback. Hans Staden's sixteenth-century account of shipwreck and captivity by the Tupinamba Indians of Brazil was an early modern bestseller. This title presents a retelling of the German sailor's eyewitness account, showing both why it was so popular at the time and why it remains an important tool for understanding the opening of the Atlantic world. Num Pages: 216 pages, 35, 31 black & white halftones, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 3JB; BGH; HBLH; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421403458
- ISBN
- 9781421403458
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.05€ 59.86
€ 62.05
€ 59.86
Hardcover. Re-examining Mary Douglas' work on pollution and concepts of purity, this volume explores modern expressions of these themes in urban areas, examining the intersections of material and cultural pollution. It presents ethnographic case studies from a range of cities affected by globalization processes such as neoliberal urban policies.. Editor(s): Durr, Eveline; Jaffe, Rivke. Series: Environmental Anthropology and Ethnobiology. Num Pages: 218 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSG; JHM; RNT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 17. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845456924
- ISBN
- 9781845456924
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.16
€ 156.16
Hardback. Restoration ecology is a field that integrates theory and knowledge from a range of disciplines, including the biological, physical, and social sciences as well as the humanities. This book offers a real-life introduction to the field and an interdisciplinary overview of the theory behind it. Num Pages: 464 pages, four colour figures throughout. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 261 x 222 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1316.
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- None
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597261890
- ISBN
- 9781597261890
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.74
€ 126.74
Paperback. Series: Urban Institute Press. Num Pages: 386 pages. BIC Classification: JPQB; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Urban Institute Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 386
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780877667063
- ISBN
- 9780877667063
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.67
€ 62.67
Hardcover. Editor(s): Lannon, Evelyn C. Num Pages: 164 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNFD; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 228 x 16. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781626183674
- ISBN
- 9781626183674
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 230.87€ 156.53
€ 230.87
€ 156.53
Hardcover. Num Pages: 182 pages, b/w photos & illus. BIC Classification: BG; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- McDonald & Woodward Publishing Company, US United States
- Number of pages
- 182
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780939923137
- ISBN
- 9780939923137
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 19.65
€ 27.99
€ 19.65
Paperback. The definitive guide to the underwater life of the Red Sea region, home to the richest and most varied dive sites in the world. Illustrator(s): Lieske, Ewald. Num Pages: 384 pages, 800 col illus, With index. BIC Classification: 1FB; RGBR; WNCS1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 153 x 25. Weight in Grams: 818.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007159864
- ISBN
- 9780007159864
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.32
€ 46.99
€ 33.32
Hardcover. Strategic minerals are a major element of resource geopolitics. The US has always provided the umbrella for the West and is now the global policeman on strategic mineral supply. Num Pages: 180 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JWK; RB; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471974024
- ISBN
- 9780471974024
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 399.64
€ 399.64
paperback. Integrated Resource and Environmental Management (IREM) can be defined as both a management process and a philosophy, that takes into account the many values associated with natural resources within a particular area. This book presents an overview and history of natural resource management, from a global perspective. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: K; RNC; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 19. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851998343
- ISBN
- 9780851998343
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 104.45
€ 104.45
Paperback. Editor(s): Stack, Ezra. Num Pages: 70 pages. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 231 x 6. Weight in Grams: 150.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634633833
- ISBN
- 9781634633833
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 100.63€ 70.02
€ 100.63
€ 70.02
Paperback. Frank A Worsley was the Captain of the H M S Endurance, the ship used by the legendary explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton in his 1914-16 expedition to the Antarctic. On its way to the Antarctic continent the Endurance became trapped and then crushed by ice, and the ship's party of twenty-eight drifted in an ice floe for five months. Num Pages: 224 pages, 8pp b&w plates. BIC Classification: 1MTS; 3JJF; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 138 x 15. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Publisher
- Vintage United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780712665742
- ISBN
- 9780712665742
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.90
€ 19.99
€ 15.90
Hardcover. Editor(s): Crowson, Francis. Num Pages: 142 pages. BIC Classification: RNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 228 x 16. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781629487878
- ISBN
- 9781629487878
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 299.54€ 202.16
€ 299.54
€ 202.16
Hardcover. Editor(s): Diaz, Federico E.; Hayes, Scott J. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: RNQ; THK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620810019
- ISBN
- 9781620810019
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 168.12€ 114.45
€ 168.12
€ 114.45
Hardback. Editor(s): Sato, Fumio; Nakamura, Shigeo. Num Pages: 924 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; RB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 181 x 259 x 74. Weight in Grams: 2276.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 924
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781614702474
- ISBN
- 9781614702474
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 440.43€ 305.73
€ 440.43
€ 305.73
Paperback. Discusses the area's folklore and history, its portrayal in art, the role of West Point as a gateway to America, and the creation of Bear Mountain Park. Num Pages: 264 pages, 114 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1089.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231070430
- ISBN
- 9780231070430
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.06
€ 32.06
Paperback. * Comprehensive coverage, up--to--date, densely illustrated and fully referenced throughout. * Varied environmental concerns of different regions are represented by a broad geographical spread of examples. * Author is a distinguished engineering geologist with extensive international experience. . Num Pages: 608 pages, 297. BIC Classification: RBG; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 180 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1106.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865428751
- ISBN
- 9780865428751
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 175.29
€ 175.29
Paperback. This work argues that the dedication of the Americans to maintaining beautiful lawns is contributing to the environmental problems facing the planet. It offers strategies for creating aesthetically pleasing and ecologically sound lawns. This updated edition adds a new chapter and illustrations. Editor(s): Vernegaard, Lisa. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNC; RNP; WMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 10. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300086942
- ISBN
- 9780300086942
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.68
€ 34.68
Hardcover. An updated edition of the classic work on the inorganic chemistry of soils. With its companion volume, Humus Chemistry, forms a complete, advanced-level treatment of both organic and inorganic aspects of soil chemistry. Revised to keep pace with the latest developments in the field. Provides more in-depth treatment of all topics. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 158 x 242 x 30. Weight in Grams: 786.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471320715
- ISBN
- 9780471320715
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 304.52
€ 304.52
Hardcover. A reference text focusing on basic organic chemistry and reactions of naturally occurring organic substances in soils. Covers pools of organic matter in soils, transformations, methods of extraction and fractionation. Num Pages: 512 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PNN; RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 179 x 34. Weight in Grams: 914.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471594741
- ISBN
- 9780471594741
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 294.06
€ 294.06
Paperback. Extends evolutionary theory by formally including niche construction and ecological inheritance as additional evolutionary processes. The authors support their move with empirical data, theoretical population genetics, and conceptual models. They also describe research methods capable of testing the theory. Series: Monographs in Population Biology. Num Pages: 488 pages, 30 line illus. 16 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 222 x 138 x 24. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691044378
- ISBN
- 9780691044378
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.09
€ 126.09
Paperback. The age of discovery was at its peak in the eighteenth century, with heroic adventurers charting the furthest reaches of the globe. Foremost among these explorers was navigator and cartographer Captain James Cook of the British Royal Navy. This book reveals Cook's place in history as a brave and brilliant seaman. Num Pages: 512 pages, 45 colour illustrations + 4 maps. BIC Classification: BGH; HBTM; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 40. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300184310
- ISBN
- 9780300184310
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.09
€ 33.09
Paperback. A critical translation and commentary on a work long regarded as Latin America's first novel, which proves that this famous tale of piracy is actually a historical account that sheds new light on Spain's worldwide struggle against the ambitions of France and other European powers Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 b&w photographs, 6 maps, 2 charts. BIC Classification: HBTP; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 230 x 17. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292743892
- ISBN
- 9780292743892
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.75
€ 34.75
Hardcover. "Gas Chromatograpic Environmental Analysis" is complete, up-to-date, homogeneous coverage in book form, of the analytical techniques applied to the chemical study of environment. The book describes the use of gas chromatograpy in environmental analysis. Num Pages: 234 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNP; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 166 x 21. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471187783
- ISBN
- 9780471187783
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 342.39
€ 342.39